If I fail the exam, may I take it again? The ASWB requires that you wait 90 days before taking the exam again. According to ASWB: Day 1 of the day wait begins the day after your test date, and is a straight counting of days in other words, not 90 business days, weekdays only, etc. The BSWE has set no limit on the number of times you can take an exam; however, you must pay each time you take it.
How long will the exam take? You have four hours to complete the exam, which is administered electronically. After January 1, , social workers will be required to have at least 2 years of clinical experience and will have to have completed their 3, supervised clinical hours before they will be approved to sit for the LCSW exam.
You may not apply to take your LCSW exam before you've completed your clinical experience. No, you cannot provide clinical social work services as a CSW. The practice of a CSW includes, but is not limited to, social work services. Social work services include, but are not limited to, social work assessment, social work consultation, social work counseling, social work planning, social work community organization, social work policy, social work administration, social work research, and social work client-centered advocacy.
These terms are more specifically defined in N. Can I practice clinical social work as an LSW? Yes, but ONLY under appropriate supervision. In NJ, a clinical supervisor must be an LCSW who has practiced as an LCSW for at least 3 years, and who has taken at least 20 continuing education credits of post-graduate coursework related to supervision before supervision begins.
Clinical social work services include, but are not limited to clinical assessment, clinical consultation, psychotherapeutic counseling and client-centered advocacy and clinical supervision of individuals pursuant to the standards set forth in N. However, an LSW may not provide clinical supervision. Volunteer work is accepted as long as there is documentation that proves the work is fully compliant with the NJ Social Work Regulations as if it were an employment situation, and the LSW is supervised according to the Regulations.
Supervision must be provided weekly and face-to-face by a clinical supervisor who meets the requirements outlined in the Regulations. See Clinical Supervision Guidelines for more information. Does a minute face-to-face session count as 1-hour toward my required clinical hours? In most situations, yes. The Board requires that you take the course only once after receiving your MSW so this credential will "last".
If you began your clinical social work experience accruing hours under a qualified supervisor prior to September 17, then your work will be subject to previous Regulations. At least 1, of these hours shall be in face-to-face client contact that meet the definition of "clinical social work services. The rest of the 3, hours up to can include time spent in supervision individual or group or other social work-related activities including documentation in case records.
What kind of job will allow me to get my clinical hours? You need a job where you can provide clinical social work services to clients face-to-face. The BSWE uses your official job description provided by your employer to determine whether your work meets the definitions and requirements established in the NJ Social Work Regulations see Subchapter 1.
Forms are available in this section see below. These forms may be useful but are not required by the BSWE. The BSWE does not want you to send them with your application, but they will help you make sure you have all necessary documentation prior to applying for your LCSW. The Excel Spreadsheet will allow you to keep the file electronically and will calculate the hours for you. The Progress Report should be completed by your supervisor on a quarterly basis. A copy should be given to you, and to your employer if you have "outside" supervision see below for details.
Who can supervise me? Clinical supervision may only be provided by an LCSW who has a minimum of three years experience as an LCSW and who has completed at least 20 hours of continuing education credits of post-graduate course-work related to supervision.
NOTE: The supervisor must complete this course before supervision begins. Otherwise, if it turns out that they have not taken the required course, then your hours will not be accepted by the BSWE. How often do I have to meet with my supervisor? Supervisors must provide at least one-hour of face-to-face individual or group clinical supervision per week. Can I meet with my supervisor using Skype or other videoconferencing systems?
Supervisors can provide one hour of individual clinical supervision through synchronous video conferencing, which complies with the confidentiality requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of HIPAA , for no more than half of the total supervision hours.
Only LCSWs may engage in independent private practice. An LSW under LCSW supervision may provide clinical social work services in an agency or private practice owned by a healthcare professional licensed to provide clinical mental health services.
The LSW can be an employee or volunteer, must have appropriate clinical supervision as outlined in the Regulations, and meet all other requirements of Subchapter 8. Can I pay for outside Supervision? Note: If, at the time of the application, a supervisor is deceased, the experience may be attested to by a licensed colleague who meets the definition of a qualified supervisor.
The licensed colleague must provide the qualifications of the supervisor and attest to direct knowledge of the supervised experience. Filing a false statement may result in a charge of unprofessional conduct against the applicant and licensed colleague. The applicant for licensure as a licensed clinical social worker may submit to the State Board for Social Work a plan for supervised experience for review and approval.
An applicant who does not file a plan for practice under a qualified supervisor in an acceptable setting must be individually evaluated and clarification may be required, delaying the review of the supervised experience. Diagnosis : Diagnosis in the context of licensed clinical social work practice is the process of distinguishing, beyond general social work assessment, between similar mental, emotional, behavioral, developmental and addictive disorders, impairments and disabilities within a psychosocial framework on the basis of their similar and unique characteristics consistent with accepted classification systems.
Psychotherapy : Psychotherapy in the context of licensed clinical social work practice is the use of verbal methods in interpersonal relationships with the intent of assisting a person or persons to modify attitudes and behavior which are intellectually, socially, or emotionally maladaptive. Assessment-based treatment plans : Development of assessment-based treatment plans in the context of licensed clinical social work practice refers to the development of an integrated plan of prioritized interventions, that is based on the diagnosis and psychosocial assessment of the client, to address mental, emotional, behavioral, developmental and addictive disorders, impairments and disabilities, reactions to illnesses, injuries, disabilities and impairments, and social problems.
Endorsement, often referred to as reciprocity, is available to an applicant for LCSW who was licensed as a clinical social worker in another jurisdiction and has at least 10 years of practice in the 15 years prior to application. The initial license must have been issued on the basis of meeting requirements similar to those in New York State, including:. An individual who does not meet the requirements for endorsement of a clinical social work license must apply for LCSW using the standard methods and meet all requirements for initial licensure in New York State.
Full documentation of compliance with all New York State licensure requirements, including professional education, moral character, and experience, must be submitted directly to the Department by the appropriate entity, not by the applicant. An individual licensed in another jurisdiction may not practice in New York without being licensed.
A limited permit allows an individual who has met all requirements for licensure as an LCSW except the licensing examination to practice as an LCSW provided that the individual is under the general supervision of an LCSW.
To be eligible for a limited permit, you must:. You may apply for a limited permit Form 5 at the same time as or any time after you submit your Application for Licensure Form 1. The limited permit is issued for a specific employment setting and the permit holder must be under the supervision of an LCSW. A private practice that is owned or operated by the applicant is not lawful and would not be an acceptable setting for a limited permit holder.
The limited permit supervisor is responsible for services provided by the permit holder. A licensee may not supervise more than 5 permit holders. Limited permits are valid for a period of one year and are not renewable. A limited permit cannot be issued until the Department has determined that you have satisfied all requirements for licensure except the licensing examination.
Limited permits are not issued to applicants for employment in public schools. Such applicants should apply for a provisional school social worker credential through the Office of Teaching Initiatives.
You may print and keep this checklist as a reminder of what forms you need to file. This is for your reference and should not be submitted with your application forms. You should also keep a copy of all application forms submitted. Skip To Content. Google Translate Disclaimer. To be licensed as a licensed clinical social worker LCSW in New York State you must: be of good moral character; be at least 21 years of age; have an education that includes a masters degree in social work M.
Do not send cash. If you apply for licensure electronically using the online Application for Licensure, you will be required to pay by credit card. Other payments must be made by personal check or money order payable to the New York State Education Department. Your cancelled check is your receipt. Mail any required forms and fees to the indicated address on the form.
Q: What if I was practicing out of the state so my supervisor was not a CT. Does the supervision still count? Q: How often should I be receiving supervision? A: The hours is based on an average of 1 hour per week. You may reach hours in a shorter period but the expectation is that you are receiving ongoing supervision while working toward your LCSW. The supervision must be related to clinical social work practice. For example, if you are practicing in a non-clinical social work position and your supervisor is a LCSW the supervision related to non-clinical practice does not count toward the LCSW requirements.
Q: Must I complete supervision in a set number of years, for example two years? There is no numerical requirement in terms of years. If you are working full-time it typically takes about two years to become eligible for the LCSW examination, however if you are working part-time or only part of your job is clinical it will take longer to reach the required hours.
A: Yes, employer may assign different supervisors during the time you are working toward the hours of experience or you may change positions and that is fine. Q: How do I document supervision? A: When you are ready to apply for the LCSW the LCSW application will include a form that your supervisor s complete that indicates the amount of supervision they provided.
It is the responsibility of the supervisor to maintain records of the supervision sessions.
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